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pilfer

/ˈpɪl.fər/

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verb

/ˈpɪl.fər/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, означающий украсть что-либо, обычно малоценное или в небольших количествах, часто тайком или мелким образом.

A verb meaning to steal something, typically of small value or in small quantities, often in a sneaky or petty manner.

  1. Steal small itemsB2formal

    To take something, especially small or insignificant items, in a sneaky or dishonest way.

    ruВоровать мелочи

    • The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.
    • Someone has been pilfering money from the cash register.
    • He pilfered a few coins from his mother's purse.

    Synonymsabstractcribfilchliftpinchpurloinrobshopliftsnitchstealswipethieve

    Antonymsbestowdonategive

Forms
  • pilfered past participle
  • pilfered past simple
  • pilfering present participle
  • pilfers third person singular
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